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To reduce the risk of injury associated
with the inhalation of dust, use a face
filter mask when using your blower in
dusty conditions.
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Proper eye protection is a must. Even
though the discharge is directed away
from the operator, ricochets and
bounce-backs can occur during blower
operations.
Never operate a blower
unless wearing goggles or
properly fitted safety glasses
with adequate top and side
protection which comply with
ANSI Z 87.1 (or your appli-
cable national standard).
Blower noise may damage your hearing.
Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear
mufflers) to protect your hearing.
Continual and regular users should have
their hearing checked regulary.
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For illustrations and definitions of the
blower parts see the chapter on "Parts
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Never modify a blower in any way. Only
attachments supplied by STIHL or
expressly approved by STIHL for use
with the specific STIHL blower models
are authorized. Although certain un-
authorized attachment are useable for
the STIHL blower, their use may be
extremely dangerous.
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Always turn off the engine before taking
the machine off your back and putting it
down. When transporting your unit in a
vehicle, properly secure it to prevent
turnover, fuel spillage and damage to
the machine.
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Before starting work, always inspect the
rubber buffers which connect the engine
to the pack frame. If the buffers are torn
or damaged, they should be replaced by
your STIHL dealer. Failure of one or
more buffers may cause the engine or
fuel tank to hit or rub against other parts,
and may lead to serious injury from
increased vibrations or from fire as the
result of fuel leakage.
Adjust carrying harness to suit your size
before starting work.
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This STIHL unit uses an oil-gasoline
mixture for fuel (see the chapter on
"Fuel" of your owner‘s manual).
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Gasoline is an extremely
flammable fuel. If spilled
or ignited by a spark or
other ignition source, it
can cause fire and
serious burn injury or property damage.
Use extreme caution when handling
gasoline or fuel mix.
Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame
near the fuel.
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Fuel your machine in well-ventilated
areas, outdoors only. Always shut off the
engine and allow it to cool before refuel-
ing. Relieve fuel tank pressure by
loosening fuel cap slowly. Never remove
fuel filler cap while engine is running.
Select bare ground for fueling and move
at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling
spot before starting the engine. Wipe
off any spilled fuel before starting your
blower and check for leakage.
Always tighten fuel filler cap securely
after fueling.
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To reduce the risk of serious injury from
burns, never attempt to refuel the unit
until it has been completely removed
from the operator.
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